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Bochdaleck's hernia complicating pregnancy: case report.

Nikolaos Barbetakis1, Andreas Efstathiou, Michalis Vassiliadis

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Geniki Kliniki-Euromedica, Paraliaki Ave and Gravias 2, Thessaloniki, Greece. nibarb@otenet.gr

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|May 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Symptomatic diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy is a rare surgical emergency. Prompt surgical repair is crucial to prevent high mortality rates in both mother and fetus.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Diaphragmatic hernia during pregnancy is a rare condition with significant maternal and fetal risks.
  • Delayed surgical intervention is associated with increased mortality.

Observation:

  • A 23-week pregnant patient presented with respiratory failure and bowel obstruction due to a left posterolateral diaphragmatic defect (Bochdalek's hernia).
  • Surgical findings included atelectasis, mediastinal shift, and strangulated, gangrenous herniated viscera.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical repair, including intestinal resection and anastomosis, omentectomy, and diaphragmatic defect closure.
  • The postoperative recovery was uneventful, and the pregnancy continued to 39 weeks.

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Implications:

  • Symptomatic diaphragmatic hernia in pregnancy constitutes a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
  • A high index of suspicion is necessary for timely diagnosis and management of this rare obstetric complication.